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Kraken parent goes for the OCC charter in big to become a federal crypto bank
What does this mean for the cryptocurrency industry? This move by Kraken would provide a significant boost to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. With a federally regulated trust company, Kraken can now offer services such as custodial solutions and custody accounts to institutional investors, making it easier
Crypto Crossroads: D.C. Policies and Wall Street’s Blockchain Shift
Washington is turning up the volume on crypto, Wall Street is quietly moving onchain, and a handful of tokens are suddenly back in the spotlight. Here’s what moved the space as the sun went down. In D.C., the long-delayed CLARITY Act is finally edging toward a real vote. Senate Banking is preparing a markup of the bill
Coinbase blames AWS for hours-long crypto trading outage
Coinbase Outage Causes Panic Among Crypto Traders On October 16, 2021, popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase experienced a major outage that left many traders unable to access their accounts. The outage lasted for several hours, causing panic and frustration among users. The company has since announced that the issu
BNY, world's largest custody bank, expands crypto services in Abu Dhabi
Partnership with Finstreet As part of their efforts to enter the cryptocurrency market, Goldman Sachs has partnered with Finstreet, a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure. Finstreet offers a wide range of services, including secure storage and custody solutions for cryptocurrencies, as well as trading and l
Crypto’s New Era: Institutions Dive Deeper, Regulations Race Forward
As the sun sets on the markets, today’s crypto tape tells a familiar story with a new twist: institutions keep pushing deeper in, regulators are racing to catch up, and the line between “real world” and “onchain” gets a little blurrier. Let’s start with the man who swore he would never sell. MicroStrategy’s Michael Say
Crypto's New Dawn: Regulation, Innovation, and Institutional Integration
The sun is setting on another wild day in crypto, and tonight’s tape tells a familiar story: regulators are circling, institutions are leaning in, and the lines between TradFi and onchain finance keep blurring. Let’s start with user safety, where Binance rolled out one of its more practical features in a while. The exc
Morgan Stanley brings crypto trading with lower fees than rivals
Introduction to Cryptocurrency Trading In recent years, cryptocurrency has become a popular investment option for individuals looking to diversify their portfolios and potentially earn a high return on their investment. With the rise of platforms such as Coinbase, Robinhood, and Schwab offering crypto trading options,
Crypto's Future: Regulation, Innovation, and Institutional Moves Reshape Finance
The sun is setting on another wild day in crypto, and tonight’s tape tells a familiar story: regulators are circling, institutions are leaning in, and the lines between TradFi and onchain finance keep blurring. Let’s start with user safety, where Binance rolled out one of its more practical features in a while. The exc
Crypto platform Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.25 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure
What is a Transfer Agent? A transfer agent is a financial institution responsible for maintaining accurate records of securities ownership and transactions on behalf of a company or fund. They facilitate the transfer of securities between buyers and sellers, ensuring that the transactions are executed accurately and in
Crypto's Dual Path: Regulation Tightens as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Tonight’s crypto tape is a mix of old‑school finance going on‑chain, regulators sharpening their knives, and Ethereum quietly turning into Wall Street’s favorite blockchain. Let’s start in New York, where Attorney General Letitia James just sent another warning shot to the industry. Crypto platform Uphold agreed to a $
Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch
The Rise of Tokenization The world of finance is rapidly evolving, with the rise of new technologies disrupting traditional systems. The latest trend to hit the market is tokenization, a method of representing real-world assets on the blockchain. This innovative approach has caught the attention of major players in the
Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack
and a foothold in Singapore, while also expanding its global customer base. What Does This Mean for Crypto Investors? Payward's acquisition of LedgerX is a major development for the cryptocurrency industry, as it further legitimizes the market and opens up new opportunities for investors. This move solidifies Payward's
Crypto Crossroads: Legislation, Bitcoin's Surge, and AI Payment Innovations
Washington is hurtling toward a summer showdown over crypto, and this time it isn’t just industry lobbyists watching. The Senate’s CLARITY Act, a sweeping effort to rewrite how digital assets are regulated in the U.S., is now circling a mid‑May markup in the Banking Committee. Republicans are still trying to iron out i
Crypto's Summer Showdown: Bitcoin to National Security Spotlight
Washington is hurtling toward a summer showdown over crypto, and this time it isn’t just industry lobbyists watching. The Senate’s CLARITY Act, a sweeping effort to rewrite how digital assets are regulated in the U.S., is now circling a mid‑May markup in the Banking Committee. Republicans are still trying to iron out i
BlackRock challenges OCC's 20% reserve cap for stablecoin issuers under GENIUS Act
BlackRock Asks OCC to Reconsider 20% Cap on Tokenized Reserves BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, has recently submitted a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) asking them to reconsider their proposed 20% cap on tokenized reserves. This move has sparked a lot of conversation
Crypto's Summer Showdown: Politics, Markets, and AI Converge
Washington is hurtling toward a summer showdown over crypto, and this time it isn’t just industry lobbyists watching. The Senate’s CLARITY Act, a sweeping effort to rewrite how digital assets are regulated in the U.S., is now circling a mid‑May markup in the Banking Committee. Republicans are still trying to iron out i
Crypto Showdown: Washington's Summer Clash Over Digital Asset Regulation
Washington is hurtling toward a summer showdown over crypto, and this time it isn’t just industry lobbyists watching. The Senate’s CLARITY Act, a sweeping effort to rewrite how digital assets are regulated in the U.S., is now circling a mid‑May markup in the Banking Committee. Republicans are still trying to iron out i
Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup
Restructuring Reward Programs The recent agreement reached by the Consumer Choice Institute (CCI) and major retail companies has sparked controversy in the cryptocurrency community. The agreement requires companies to restructure their reward programs from a "buy and hold" to a "buy and use" model. This means that cust
Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
Coinbase announces deal on crypto legislation The popular cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, announced on Friday that a deal has been reached on a crucial provision in a landmark crypto legislation. This development is expected to pave the way for the bill to move forward in the United States Senate. The provision in q
Crypto's Summer Showdown: Politics, Markets, and Institutional Moves
Washington is hurtling toward a summer showdown over crypto, and this time it isn’t just industry lobbyists watching. The Senate’s CLARITY Act, a sweeping effort to rewrite how digital assets are regulated in the U.S., is now circling a mid‑May markup in the Banking Committee. Republicans are still trying to iron out i
Crypto Matures: Wall Street Moves, AI Payments, and DeFi Drama
If today had a theme, it was “crypto growing up” – with Wall Street-style products, AI-driven payments, and governments turning the screws – all while a few classic DeFi blowups reminded everyone why risk management still matters. Let’s start with the day’s biggest power plays. Tether is quietly trying to rewire the Bi
Brazil bars crypto settlement in regulated cross-border payment rails
Central Bank of Brazil's Crypto Ban The Central Bank of Brazil has recently issued a ban on the use of virtual assets for settlement inside regulated electronic foreign exchange (eFX) payment rails. This move is part of the bank's efforts to tighten its oversight of cryptocurrency-linked flows within the country. This
Crypto's Coming of Age: Institutional Growth Meets DeFi Challenges
If today had a theme, it was “crypto growing up” – with Wall Street-style products, AI-driven payments, and governments turning the screws – all while a few classic DeFi blowups reminded everyone why risk management still matters. Let’s start with the day’s biggest power plays. Tether is quietly trying to rewire the Bi
US seized $500M in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury secretary says
Seizure of Iranian Crypto Assets The US government continues its crackdown on Iranian cryptocurrency assets, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing that they have seized nearly $500 million. This surpasses the previously reported amount of $344 million in frozen assets. This move is part of the ongoing effort